Mathematics
When x3 + 2x2 - kx + 4 is divided by x - 2, the remainder is k. Find the value of constant k.
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Answer
x - 2 = 0 ⇒ x = 2.
Given, when x3 + 2x2 - kx + 4 is divided by x - 2, the remainder is k.
∴ On substituting x = 2 in x3 + 2x2 - kx + 4, remainder = k.
⇒ (2)3 + 2(2)2 - k(2) + 4 = k
⇒ 8 + 8 - 2k + 4 = k
⇒ 20 - 2k = k
⇒ 3k = 20
⇒ k =
Hence, k =
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